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Evolution 960/965 Diesel Loader

We understand that there is no such thing as “too strong” in the harsh environment the logging industry has to provide. This is why our innovative Evolution 960/965 diesel loaders are built for reliability and durability, to make sure you have the best knuckleboom diesel loader on the market.

Incredibly Powerful Diesel Loaders, yet smooth, with Unbeatable Strength and durability.

The Diesel Evolution Loaders come standard with a dual motor overbuilt swing system giving the loader high swing torque and speed, oversized pins and with the most heavy-duty boom in the industry, paired with the HD Champ Series Log Grapple, will make you unstoppable. Like all other Rotobec products, the Evolution knuckleboom diesel loaders promise unsurpassed strength and durability with its Cummins 6-cylinder engine, Rotobec’s own hydraulic system calibration and an oversized subframe. This will give you the most stability in the industry. Rotobec Diesel Loaders are designed to be incredibly powerful, yet smooth to operate. The best hydraulic components used when manufacturing ensures maximum productivity, there is no time for downtime. With the Evolution loaders, you are sure to outlift the competition.

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02 Features

Ensure Your Operator’s Comfort.

The Evolution diesel loaders come with the largest cab and best visibility in the industry, period. It is spacious, with a comfortable seat and a large accessible door. The thick insulation and steel used to build the cab insures significantly improved sound deadening. To top it off, Rotobec designed its cooling systems to perform in the hottest conditions. By keeping heat sources away from the cab, the operator is sure to not only have great A/C in any circumstance, but it will also keep you nice & toasty in the winter months. Keeping all the noise and heat sources away from the loader will undoubtedly be the most comfortable and quiet “office” around, ensuring productivity throughout the day while staying cool.

 

Every major component manufactured and assembled in our North American facilities.

To guarantee the quality and reliability of your diesel loader, we proudly manufacture and assemble every major component, right down to the cylinders, of the Evolution loaders in our North American facilities. Each component is constructed of only the best quality materials available and is built with one purpose: to outlift the competition. The boom is bigger, so is the bearing, cylinders, stabilizers, pins and subframe. You won’t find more durable and stronger components than those of the Evolution diesel loaders.

Years of rigorous quality testing to guarantee your satisfaction.

Decades of experience in forestry taught us the importance of ease of maintenance. With this knowledge in mind, Rotobec designed the Evolution diesel loaders to be the easiest to service and work on. Access to the different gages is the best in the market, and no special tools are needed to work on this knuckleboom loader. Our number one priority is your productivity. Machine downtime is a costly inconvenience, and we take every measure to ensure that our customers experience as little of this as possible. We provide you with the best service in the business.

Smooth Movement For Increased Precision.

The clever design of our hydraulic system allows the Diesel loaders to achieve unmatched levels of precision, making them a dream to operate. Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned vet, these knuckleboom loaders will make even the most inexperienced operator look like a pro. We know precision matters. We have your back.

03 Specs

Diesel Loader Key Specifications - Evolution 960

Hydraulic System
Operating pressure
290 bar 4,200 psi
Pump flow
307 lpm 81 gpm
Oil tank
379 l 100 gal.
Controls
Pilot operated Pilot operated
Swing System
Rotation
360° 360°
Rotation speed
9 rpm 9 rpm
Slewing ring
1359 mm outside dia. 53 1/2" outside dia.
Swing torque
63,181 Nm @ 290 bar 46,600 ft.-lb @ 4,200 psi
Tail swing
2720 mm 107"
Cylinders
Main boom
165 mm bore, 102 mm rod 6.5" bore, 4" rod
Stick boom
152 mm bore, 89 mm rod 6" bore, 3.5" rod
Diesel Engine
Motor
Cummins B6.7 Stage V Cummins B6.7 Stage V
Engine
145 kW @ 2,000 rpm 195 hp @ 2,000 rpm
Fuel tank
454 l 120 gal.
Boom
Boom length, standard
9906 mm 32'6"
Options
Boom configuration
  • Live heel 9906 mm
  • Detachable dead heel 9906 mm
  • Live heel 32'6"
  • Detachable dead heel 32'6"
Hydraulics
  • Bar slasher delimber
  • Circle saw slasher
  • Grapple saw
  • Carrier
  • Bar slasher delimber
  • Circle saw slasher
  • Grapple saw
  • Carrier
Counterweight
  • 680 kg standard
  • 1,361 kg option
  • 1,500 lb standard
  • 3,000 lb option
Other
  • LED lightening
  • Fire extinguisher
  • LED lightening
  • Fire extinguisher
Operator station
Large spacious cab
1016 mm x 1524 mm x 1575 mm 40" x 60" x 62"
Ergonomic air suspension seat
Standard Standard
Rubber-mounted shock proof frame
Standard Standard
Front wipers w/fluid
Standard Standard
Polycarbonate windshield
Standard Standard
Side sliding window
Standard Standard
Heater
Standard Standard
Air conditioning
Standard Standard
Cab fan
Standard Standard
Horn
Standard Standard
Pressurized cab
Standard Standard
12 v outlet & USB port
Standard Standard
Radio with dual speakers
Standard Standard

Diesel Loader Key Specifications - Evolution 965

Hydraulic System
Operating pressure
290 bar 4,200 psi
Main pump
306 lpm 81 gpm
Swing pump
185 lpm 49 gpm
Oil tank
378 l 100 gal.
Controls
Pilot operated Pilot operated
Swing system
Rotation
360° 360°
Rotation speed
10 rpm 10 rpm
Slewing ring
1359 mm outside dia. 53 1/2" outside dia.
Swing torque
81,600 Nm @ 280 bar 60,000 ft.-lb @ 4,060 psi
Tail swing
2794 mm 110"
Cylinders
Main boom
  • 178 mm bore,
  • 102 mm rod
  • 7" bore,
  • 4" rod
Stick boom
  • 165 mm bore,
  • 102 mm rod
  • 6 1/2" bore,
  • 4" rod
Diesel Engine
Motor
Cummins B6.7 Stage V Cummins B6.7 Stage V
Engine
145 kW @ 2,000 rpm 195 hp @ 2,000 rpm
Fuel tank
454 l 120 gal.
Boom
Boom length, standard
9906 mm 32' 6"
Options
Boom configuration
  • Live heal 9906 mm
  • Detachable dead heal 9906 mm
  • Live heal 32'6"
  • Detachable dead heal 32'6"
Hydraulics
  • Bar slasher delimber
  • Circle saw slasher
  • Grapple saw
  • Carrier
  • Bar slasher delimber
  • Circle saw slasher
  • Grapple saw
  • Carrier
Counterweight
1,361 kg standard 3,000 lb standard
Other
  • LED lightening
  • Fire extinguisher
  • LED lightening
  • Fire extinguisher
Operator station
Large spacious cab
1016 mm x 1524 mm x 1575 mm 40" x 60" x 62"
Ergonomic air suspension seat
Standard Standard
Rubber-mounted shock proof frame
Standard Standard
Front wipers w/fluid
Standard Standard
Polycarbonate windshield
Standard Standard
Side sliding window
Standard Standard
Heater
Standard Standard
Air conditioning
Standard Standard
Cab fan
Standard Standard
Horn
Standard Standard
Pressurized cab
Standard Standard
12 v outlet & USB Port
Standard Standard
Radio with dual speakers
Standard Standard